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New Vocabulary Game Introduction amp Vocabulary Game 10 minutes Independent Reading 15 minutes Introduction to Gothic Literature Unit 25 minutes Notes Story Vocabulary The Ministers Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne ID: 630461

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9.29.14

Announcements/New Seating – 5 minutes

New Vocabulary Game Introduction & Vocabulary Game – 10 minutes

Independent Reading – 15 minutes

Introduction to Gothic Literature Unit – 25 minutes

Notes

Story Vocabulary

“The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Class read

Focus on SymbolismSlide2

New Vocabulary Game

We will begin each class period with the game.

Your team will be the your table group for the week.

Rules:

The table with all members of seated and ready for class first receives the first point

Each student will be read one vocabulary word at random. (We will be starting with our literary terms list and adding words as we go on).

If the student correctly defines the word, their team will receive a point.

If the student does not, the teacher will define the word. This process will be repeated until each student has had the chance to define a vocabulary word.

Students MAY also gain or lose points throughout the class period based on behavior that is either on or off task.

The table group with the most points at the end of each week will receive a prize, TBD.

Following the vocabulary game, class will continue with 15 minutes of independent reading time as usual.Slide3
Slide4

American Gothic Literature

Gothic Literature

A blend of two genres:

Provokes a reaction (fear, etc.)

Strong senses, emotions, & feelings

Element of the supernatural

Awe of nature

Setting and Atmosphere that

Celebration of the Individual promotes isolation, gloom, etc.

Importance of ImaginationSlide5

American Gothic Literature

Gothic

is a genre of literature characterized by the following qualities:

Gloomy settings

The grotesque

Mysterious atmosphere

Violent events

Imagery depicting degeneration and decay

Gothic Literature

was initially influenced by art & architecture of the time

Vocabulary:

grotesque- comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

degeneration- decline or deterioration

Slide6

American Gothic Literature

Gothic Literature

was a genre of fiction in Europe before making its way to America

Is thought to have its origins in England

First Gothic story attributed to Horace Walpole in 1764 –

The Castle of Otranto

Still is a genre that authors write in today

American Gothic Literature

combines Gothic Literature with American ideals

Slide7

American Gothic Literature

Common Elements in

American Gothic Literature

include:

 

Settings

most often include large, drafty old houses

C

astles were common in European Gothic Literature. In the American

landscape

castles were

practically unheard of,

so early

Gothic fiction writers began substituting the family estate for the traditional

castle.

Atmosphere

of mystery and suspense

Highly charged emotional states: 

terror, insanity, anger, agitation, anxiety, depression, and obsessive loveSlide8

American Gothic Literature

Common Elements in

American Gothic Literature

include:

The Supernatural:

Ghosts or ghostly legends, unexplainable occurrences or sounds, etc.

Foreshadowing:

Through the use of omens, dreams, etc.

D

amsels in distress: 

women who are frightened/confused, wandering around lost, or dying due to a slow and unexplainable ailment

Romantic themes

often involving the death of a man or woman in the throes of great passion, the obsessive nature of a man or woman in love, or excessive grief one feels upon the loss of a loved one.Slide9

American Gothic Literature

Southern Gothic Literature

is a subgenre of

American Gothic Literature

and has some unique elements of its own:

Usually uses

macabre

(gruesome or horrifying)

irony

-

so the stories are usually darkly humorous

Used as a form of

social critique

of Southern society

Gothic elements such as the supernatural and elements of suspense are used to reveal cultural character rather than just for entertainment valueSlide10

American Gothic Literature

“The Minister’s Black Veil”

symbolism – an object, event, idea, etc. that represents something else, giving deeper and more significant meaning than the literal

Examples:

A

Rose

is a symbol for

Love *

Can you think of an

A

Dove

is a symbol for

Peace

example from

F451

?

Black

is a symbol for

Evil

or

DeathSlide11

American Gothic Literature

“The Minister’s Black Veil”

Vocabulary:

Sexton

– a person who looks after a church and/or churchyard

Venerable

– given a great deal of respect because of age, wisdom, or character

Countenance

– a person’s face or facial expression

Iniquity

– immoral or grossly unfair behavior

Melancholy

– a feeling of pensive sadness

Indecorous

– improper

Sagacious

– wise, clever; showing good judgment

Aghast

– filled with horror or shockSlide12

American Gothic Literature

“The Minister’s Black Veil”

Vocabulary:

Placid

– calm

Impertinent

– not showing proper respect; rude

Portend

– an omen or sign that something important is going to happen

Perceive

– become aware or conscious of; come to realize or understand

Affliction

– something that causes pain or suffering

Obstinate

– stubborn

Antipathy

– deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion

Obscurity

– unknown, inconspicuous, mysteriousSlide13

9.30.14

Announcements – 5 minutes

New Vocabulary Game: Review Rules & Play – 10 minutes

Independent Reading – 15 minutes

“The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne– 30 minutes

Focus on SymbolismSlide14

American Gothic Literature

“The Minister’s Black Veil”

As a class, we will be reading

“The Minister’s Black Veil,”

by

Nathaniel Hawthorne

While you read, look/listen for examples of

symbolism

Write these examples of symbolism down on a separate sheet of paper, along with what you believe each symbol represents. This will be your Ticket out the Door.Slide15

American Gothic Literature

“The Minister’s Black Veil”

Question:

The audience reacts to the minister's words and appearance. Do you think the minister planned to have this effect? Find evidence in the text to support your answer.Slide16

American Gothic Literature

“The Minister’s Black Veil”

Question:

The minister sometimes refers to a "veil" over others' faces. To what veil do you believe he is referring? Find evidence in the text to support your answer.Slide17

10.02.14

Announcements – 5 minutes

Vocabulary Game – 10 minutes

Independent Reading – 15 minutes

“The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Review Reading from Tuesday – 5 minutes

Continue Reading as a Class

Focus on symbolismSlide18

American Gothic Literature

“The Minister’s Black Veil

Do Now:

In complete sentences, summarize “The Minister’s

Black Veil” up to the point where we stopped.

What – if anything – is the minister’s reason for

wearing the veil? What do you believe is going to

happen in the story?Slide19

American Gothic Literature

“The Minister’s Black Veil”

Question:

Why do you believe no one in the town ever asks the minister about why he wears the veil?Slide20

American Gothic Literature

“The Minister’s Black Veil”

Question:

In what ways does the veil effect the minister's life? Find evidence from the text to support your response.

Do you think the veil makes the minister better at his job?Slide21

American Gothic Literature

“The Minister’s Black Veil”

Question:

Hawthorne calls the human heart "the loneliest prison." What does he mean by this?Slide22

American Gothic Literature

“The Minister’s Black Veil”

The minister’s veil is a symbol that is used throughout this story. Find two examples from the story and explain in complete sentences how the symbol is used to advance

the story.Slide23

10.03.14

Announcements – 5 minutes

Vocabulary Game – 10 minutes

Independent Reading – 15 minutes

“A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner

Introduction & Notes – 10 minutes

Group Read at Tables – remainder of class period

Focus on foreshadowingSlide24

10.06.14

Announcements – 5 minutes

Vocabulary Game – 10 minutes

Independent Reading – 15 minutes

“A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner

Review reading from Friday– 5 minutes

Group Read at Tables – 15-20 minutes

Focus on foreshadowing: activity/video – remainder of periodSlide25

10.27.14 ~ 10.30.14

Announcements – 5 minutes

Vocabulary Game – 10 minutes

Independent Reading – 15 minutes

American Gothic Short Story Mini Project

Explain Assignment

Remainder of time groups may begin reading their stories